Trauma as a risk factor for thrombosis in children: A report of three cases

Ozyurek E., Besbas N. , Aslan D., Gurgey A.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.45, no.2, pp.167-169, 2003 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Title of Journal : TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
  • Page Numbers: pp.167-169

Abstract

Thromboembolism is described as a multifactorial disorder including both congenital and acquired risk factors in children. Among these, trauma has been suggested as a possible risk factor for development of thrombosis.